They Herd Livestock in 50-Degree Heat

In Kozan district of Adana, where the perceived temperature reaches 50 degrees, citizens are herding their flocks across kilometers of land alongside their sheep.

In Kozan district of Adana, where the temperature feels like 50 degrees with humidity, citizens are herding their flocks across kilometers of land with their sheep. In Turkey, which is under the influence of African and Basra heat waves, the heat is felt even more intensely in Adana and its districts. In the heat that reaches 50 degrees with humidity, citizens engaged in animal husbandry are experiencing difficult moments. Kamil İçten, who is involved in animal husbandry, stating that he takes care of nearly 200 small livestock, said, "This is actually my father's profession. We come from a poor family. Taking care of the flock in this heat is not easy, but we are educating our children and making our living from this. We are behind this flock until 9 PM. We are here in both heat and cold. One of my sons became a police officer, and the other will go to military service. It's easy to consume in the city, but we are sweating here to produce. It's very hot, we've turned completely ...